Ginger tea

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Causes of a stomachache
Common causes of pain in the abdominal area include:

Gas in the stomach
Indigestion
Constipation
Diarrhoea or food poisoning
Menstruation
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Symptoms of a stomachache
Symptoms of a stomachache vary according to the cause of the pain. They may include:

Feeling bloated and increased flatulence due to trapped gas
Feeling full and bloated after eating, heartburn and nausea due to indigestion
Difficulty in passing stools
Watery stools, nausea and vomiting
Pain in the lower right-hand side of the stomach due to appendicitis
Severe pain in the centre of your tummy due to gallstones
How to cure a stomachache
For stomach aches
Stomach aches are extremely common and usually not a cause for concern. Possible triggers include indigestion, acid reflux and stomach infections.

Home remedies for stomachache
Ginger
Many individuals swear by eating ginger biscuits, taking ginger supplements or sipping ginger tea when they feel queasy.

The digestive benefit of ginger is no myth – a natural anti-inflammatory, ginger has been shown by many studies to be effective in relieving certain types of stomach ills.

Chamomile tea
A cup of chamomile tea may also help to relax tense stomach muscles and soothe cramps.

Mint
Mint has been used as a traditional treatment for indigestion, gas and diarrhoea in countries such as Iran, Pakistan and India. Traditionally, it is boiled with cardamom to make tea. The menthol in mint may help with preventing vomiting and diarrhoea, reducing muscle spasms in the intestines and relieving pain.

BRAT diet
The BRAT diet may help people with diarrhoea. It stands for bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. These foods can help bind foods together to make stools firmer. They are also rich in nutrients such as potassium and magnesium and can replace those lost through diarrhoea and vomiting.

Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains several antioxidants that may help ease digestion and reduce the risk of irritation and damage to the digestive tract. Adding 1 teaspoon of good-quality cinnamon powder to your meals or mixing it with boiling water to make a tea may help relieve indigestion. You may do this 2 – 3 times daily.

Figs
Figs contain substances that can act as laxatives to ease constipation and indigestion. Eating whole figs a few times a day or brewing 1 or 2 teaspoons of fig leaves to make tea may help with constipation symptoms.